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G178 KNV

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,374 mi
Last recorded189,374 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 189,374 miles

can't see front brake pads very well

drivers seat stiff to operate

rear axle leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 163,464 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 163,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 155,313 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 155,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 149,293 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 144,657 miles

front pans worn

surface rust rear metal brake pipes

tyre wear inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 140,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 136,946 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 136,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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G178 KNV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 138,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G178 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G178 KNV registered?

G178 KNV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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